A number of food poisoning cases involving salmonella tainted eggs are under investigation by the FDA and CDC. The agencies have been searching for potential sources of the tainted eggs. So far, potential sources include Wright County Egg in Iowa and Hillandale Farms of Iowa, Inc.

In late August 2010, Hillandale Farms conducted a voluntary recall due to the possibility of salmonella contamination. A number of these eggs could still be in restaurants, grocery stores or your home. If you feel ill after eating a recalled egg, you should consult with your doctor.

Symptoms of Salmonella Enteritidis

Symptoms may occur after eating a contaminated egg 12 to 72 hours after consumption. Some of the symptoms associated with salmonella tainted eggs include:

  • Fever
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea

These symptoms will normally last between four to seven days. In some cases, hospitalization may be necessary.

How Can I Tell If My Eggs Have Been Recalled?

A number of brands are affected by the current recall. According to the FDA, some of the affected brands include:

  • Albertsons
  • Alta Dena Dairy
  • Bayview, Becky
  • Boomsma’s

    • Cal Egg

  • Challenge Dairy
  • Country Eggs
  • Driftwood Dairy
  • Dutch Farms
  • Farm Fresh, Glenview
  • Hidden Villa Ranch
  • Hillandale Farms
  • James Farms
  • Kemps, Lucerne
  • Lund, Mi Pueblo
  • Mountain Dairy
  • Nulaid, Pacific Coast
  • Ralph’s, Shoreland, Sunny Farms
  • Sunny Meadow
  • Sunshine
  • Sun Valley
  • Trafficanda
  • West Creek

    • Wholesome Farms

For more detailed information on how you can tell if your eggs are included in the salmonella tainted egg recall please visit the BISNAR | CHASE website.

Texas Salmonella Outbreaks

Wright County Egg in Iowa and Hillandale Farms of Iowa, Inc. are not the only two currently under investigation. A number of foodborne illness cases broke out in Texas that triggered an investigation. The 165 salmonella outbreaks caused concern among health officials. All of the eggs are tied to the recall share the same strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, according to state health officials.

If you or someone you know has experienced symptoms associated with eating a salmonella contaminated egg, please contact an experienced food poisoning lawyer at BISNAR | CHASE. Our knowledge, experience, and resources have helped more than 6,000 people recover hundreds of millions of dollars. Call us today for a free, no obligation consultation.